Total births
264
Boys' name · since 1948
Tirso
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 264 babies named Tirso, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 264
- total births
- 1948–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Tirso is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 264 have been recorded since 1948.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tirso has been recorded 264 times among boys since 1948, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 2025.
- 264 total births
- 1948–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
264 boys have been named Tirso since 1948, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 264
- total births
- 1948–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Tirso was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
13 babies were named Tirso in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Tirso's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tirso's full recorded timeline at 1993, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1967, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1993 peak of 13 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tirso at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Tirso popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2025
- Peak year (1993)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Tirso by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tirso's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Tirso births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
42 births
- 1980s
1980s
44 births
- 1990s
1990s
59 births
- 2000s
2000s
41 births
- 2010s
2010s
27 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 59 births (22% of all-time use).
Tirso by state
Where Tirso concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 9 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 2.3% |
California share of Tirso's total US births 3.4%
Even split
9 of 264 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tirso? ▼
Since 1948, Social Security records show 264 babies named Tirso. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 13 births.
When was Tirso most popular? ▼
Tirso was most popular in the 1990s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Tirso most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tirso are California (9 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Tirso been used? ▼
Records for Tirso go back to 1948, giving 78 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Tirso? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tirrell, Tiras, Tiron, Tirth, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tirso's data
- Tirso's decade-level peak was the 1990s (59 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tirsos (9 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tirso
Nearby Names Like Tirso
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tirso
Tirrell Boy
780 births
Tiras Boy
207 births
Tiron Boy
175 births
Tirth Boy
126 births
Tiran Boy
86 births
Compare Tirso side by side: Tirso vs Tirrell Tirso vs Tiras Tirso vs Tiron
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1948–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tirso: Baby Name Since 1948 - 264 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tirso. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tirso draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.